HPM: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH Residential) Details

UNC Gillings Program DetailsHPM: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH Residential)

Overview of HPM Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH Residential)

Program Focus

Program mission: To develop responsible graduates who have the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to pursue successful careers in health systems in the U.S. and abroad. The program aims to prepare students for both entry-level positions and for advanced degree programs (e.g. graduate school, medical school, law school).

Program Costs & Funding

Estimates for this academic year only. Does not include summer tuition and fees. Additional special School/course/course overload/program/other fees may apply. See the UNC Finance Division's website for the most current data.

Estimates for this academic year only. Does not include summer tuition and fees. Additional special School/course/course overload/program/other fees may apply. See the UNC Finance Division's website for the most current data.

Funding:

For 2011-2012, students in this program received funding from various UNC sources, including department, School and University. Data below include only funding administered by UNC. Categories are not mutually exclusive.

32% of students received some tuition support.

26% of students received grants.

18% of students received some loans.

43% of students received non-service awards.

17% received some teaching assistantships, research assistantships, or other temporary compensation.

Admissions Information

Prior Degree Required:

52-60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework

Required Prerequisites:

Prerequisites (must be completed with a 'C' or better before beginning program): ECON -101, STOR-155, BIOL-101, BIOL-101L; One of the following: BUSI 51, 101, 101, 105, 106, 107 or 108; One of the following: MATH 130, 152, 231, 232, or 233 OR STOR 112 or 113.

Standardized Test(s) Accepted:

None required

Undergrad G.P.A.:

Incoming students had a mean undergraduate GPA of 3.5

Letters of Recommendation Required:

2 (academic and/or professional; at least one academic)

Faculty-Student Match Required:

Not required

Interviews Required:

Department will contact selected applicants for interviews.

Work Experience Required:

None required

Demonstrated interest in the field is preferred. Examples include (but are not limited to) health-related internships, volunteer activities, work experiences, student organizations, and course projects.

Senior honors thesis (HPM 691H Honors Research | Syllabus: http://sph.unc.edu/files/2014/06/hpm_691H_syllabus.pdf and HPM 692H) is available to students who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in completing independent research during their senior year.

Practicum, Internships & Fieldwork:

12-week, full-time internship in a health-related setting in the summer between the junior and senior years (HPM 393, 2 credits in senior fall, $400 field training fee)

Global Options Available:

The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health strives to integrate global content and approaches across the School’s courses, programs and degrees. We believe that every student should emerge from our School with an understanding of global health issues. Some courses are focused largely on global issues, others are designed so that global and local issues are intertwined and some still are evolving. Learn more about these options.

The Gillings Program Search is a tool for exploring academic programs at the School. It is a prospectus for the current year to be used in consultation with an academic adviser and does not constitute the complete degree or program requirements for graduation or program completion.